With no text book... math can be difficult. If you or your student need a little help reviewing a math concept refer to the Secondary Math Parent and Student Support Page - click here. Select which level of math your student is in - Math 7, Math 8, Secondary 1 or Secondary 2. You can watch video lessons/tutorials listed by concepts and in the general order they are taught in class.

Fifteen nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping kids with learning and attention issues, including the Child Mind Institute, the Parents Education Network, and the National Center for Learning Disabilities, have come together to pool knowledge and create a single Web resource for parents—or “parent toolbox”—to navigate and find answers for complex issues—and seek personalized support.Understood.orgis a new, free online resource (in English and Spanish) that is aimed at providing families with the practical tools and advice for their child’s academic, social, and emotional journey.“Our goal is to help the millions of parents whose children, ages 3–20, are struggling with learning and attention issues. We want to empower them to understand their children’s issues and relate to their experiences,” states the Understood.org website. “With this knowledge, parents can make effective choices that propel their children from simply coping to truly thriving.”One in five children in the United States struggle with some degree of reading, writing, math, organization, concentration, listening comprehension, social skills and motor skills—or a combination of these.The website offers the following (and more):

A feature that allows the parent to fill out a “Just for You” profile that will cull articles to fit your interests and your child’s age and issues.

A “Parenting Coach” feature that allows parents to search for ideas and advice based on the specific challenge (i.e. “ADHD,” “Transitioning from Task to Task,” or “Dealing with Anxiety and Fear”) and grade-level.

A “Tech Finder” feature that helps you find expert-approved apps and games for your child based on: issue (i.e. “Listening comprehension” or “Motor skills”); grade; and technology type (i.e. “App,” “Game,” or “Website”).

A “Through Your Child’s Eyes” feature that allows the parents to experience, first-hand, what their child’s struggle is based on grade-level and issue (i.e. “Reading issues,” “Writing issues,” or “Attention issues”).

1. Prepare Yourself - Attend all classes, if you miss a class make sure to speak with the teacher about missing work. - Ask questions! If you don't understand something, chances are other students don't as well. - Listen for key phrases such as: "The 3 main ideas are....." and take note of these. - Get help before or after school if you need it. 2. Take Good Notes - Be an active listener (think about and try to understand the information being taught.) - Taking notes will help you to pay attention. - Recognize important information (anything the teacher emphasizes or writes on the board.) - Review notes every day when you get home. - If you're absent get the lecture notes from a friend. 3. Create Learning Aids - Use flash cards to learn vocabulary or technical terms. - Use acronyms: make a word out of the first letter of terms to be memorized. - Make charts and/or time lines to keep track of historical events. - Use outlines to help break information down into smaller units that are easier to remember. - Reciting/repeating something out loud can help you with memorization. - Create rhymes that will help you remember the facts. - Create a song to help you remember the important information you need to know. 4. Take a Practice Test - Ask your teacher if they have a practice test you can use or.....make your own by anticipating what questions may be asked. - Ask a parent or friend to quiz you by going over your notes or flash cards. 5. Be Kind to Yourself - Get plenty of rest the night before an exam, don't stay up all night cramming! - Wake up early so you're not rushed the day of a test. - Eat a good breakfast the morning of the test. - Wear comfortable clothing and dress in layers so you're prepared no matter what temperature the room is. - RELAX! Don't be anxious, remember to breathe, and have a positive attitude. 6. Test Time - Know how much time you have so you can plan your time accordingly. - Scan the test before your begin, notice how long it is and what kinds of questions are asked. - Read the directions 2-3 times and make sure you understand what is wanted. - Look for clue words, sometimes one word will give the answer away. - If you don't know the answer to a question mark it, move on, and return to it later. - Make sure on multiple choice tests that you're marking your answer on the correct number on your answer sheet. - Use your common sense. If you don't know the correct answer see if you can figure it out by using your common sense. - If you find yourself getting anxious take a moment: close your eyes, take a deep breath, and tell yourself you're doing OK. - Don't rush through the test, you don't get extra credit points for finishing first. - Double check your answers when you've finished. - Change your answer only if you have a really good reason for doing so, generally your first response is the correct one. *Keep things in perspective - this is just one day in your life. Doing poorly on a test is not the end of the world. Learn from the experience, talk to your teacher about what went well and what didn't so you can improve on future tests!

The following is an "average" amount of time students should spend depending on their grade level. Students should usually plan on 10 minutes per grade level Mon-Thurs. Students should also plan on spending time doing homework one day during the weekend.

Stress...what is this?Stress is a normal part of life that all people feel at some point in time. It usually arises when we feel out of control of something in our lives. Stress can sometimes be positive when it helps us focus and get work done. Most of the time however, stress makes us feel worse and hinders our ability to get things done.

How does stress make you feel?Stress effects people differently. What stresses one person out may be very different from what stresses another person out. Stress can effect you physically (headaches, stomach aches, or exhaustion), emotionally (fear or sadness), or mentally (increased anxiety). Feeling stressed for a long period of time can be detrimental to your health, relationships with friends or family, and your ability to be productive.

How should I deal with my stress?There are lots of different ways to handle stress. Stress management is individual which means you have to find out what will work best for you. Here are some ideas of how to deal with stress:

Attitude: How do you approach things? Are you an optimist or a pessimist? We can't control some of the situations we find ourselves in but.....we can control what we think about those situations and how we react. Instead of feeling angry and upset take control!

Deep breathing: Deep breathing is an excellent way to decrease your stress level. Breathe in through your nose for 3 seconds, hold your breath for 3 seconds, and then breathe out for 3 seconds. Repeat this 3-4 times and see how you feel.

Exercise: Exercise is one of the best ways to handle stress. It increases a person's energy level, produces endorphins which is a chemical the body produces naturally that tells your brain to relax, and it helps you sleep better. When exercising do something you enjoy like playing a sport or dancing with friends.

Sleep: Make sure you're getting enough continuous uninterrupted sleep every night. Getting the right amount of rest will help to bolster your immune system making you less likely to get sick. Getting enough sleep will also help you feel refreshed and ready for the day. If you don't already, set up a regular sleep schedule to ensure you're getting enough sleep every evening.

Visualization: Visualization is something that can help you relax and decrease your stress level. Close your eyes and imagine yourself in a peaceful setting. For some people it may be the beach.....hearing the waves lap against the shore, feeling the warm sun on your face, and smelling the sweet salty air.

Journaling: Journaling can help you process more what's going on in your life that's stressing you out. It can help you to clarify what you're feeling and why. Once you know more about what's going on you may know what to do about it.

Progressive Muscle Relaxation: PMR is a process where a person tenses a muscle group for a short period of time (10 seconds) and then relaxes it. This process is repeated with all of the major muscle groups. Often times people will start at the top, with the head/face, and work their way down to their feet. For example: scrunch up all the muscles in your face and hold it for 10 seconds, then relax the muscles of your face, you should now feel a greater sense of relaxation with the muscles of your face.

Meditation: Meditation is another great way to deal with stress. Close your eyes and concentrate on a calming thought. Sometimes having some calming music on in the background or thinking about a saying or word continuously is helpful. Pay attention to your breathing and work on taking deep breaths.

Positive Self-Talk: Often times we are very self-critical and negative when we talk to ourselves. This negativity can add to our stress and hurt our self-confidence. So....instead of being negative get positive! Whenever you find yourself criticizing something you've done, stop it and think of something positive. Instead of telling yourself you're going to do awful on your Math test tell yourself that you've prepared well, you know the information, and you're going to do well.

Other helpful tips to reduce your stress: 1. Manage your time wisely -plan ahead -don't procrastinate -break large projects into small pieces -keep track of your progress and mark things off once you've completed them 2. Get organized -organization will save you time and decrease your stress level 3. Have a good study spot -creating a quiet place to get your work done is essential, for more study tips refer to our study skills page

Skyward Family Access 101 Family Access is a feature of the student information system being used by schools in Jordan School District Schools. Parents can use Family Access to see information about their students including grades, attendance, lunch information including current lunch balance, and their schedules. This tutorial is designed to provide a quick overview of Family Access for parents of what is included and how to maneuver within the system.